Up locking reel seats

[armyflyfisher]

Hey all you rod builders out there......

Why do most currently available factory-made fly rods have uplocking reel seats? I'd think that the extra inch or two gained by a downlocking seet might be an advantage for some people.

Inquiring minds.......

Thanks,

David

[John Berry]

I agree. It would put the weight further back and move the balance point back. When I took up fly fishing it seems like everything was down locking.

[jdmidwest]

Less pressure on the end caps, reel is farther up to keep from dinging it when you stand it up on a car. Uplocking is a more positive and stable way of mounting with the fitting on one side embedded in the cork. It is protected by the cork so it does not get damaged easily.

[armyflyfisher]

Thanks. I'm planning on building a 7wt this summer (my frst build) and I'm, exploring options.

David